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the practice of performing or offering to perform for compensation for treating a person's hair,skin and nails is
a. Student Permit Practice
b. Cosmetology
c. Barbering & Cosmetology
d. Student Practitioners
Cosmetology
Which of the following refers to the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another?
a. infection control
b. Standard Precautions
c. sterilization
d. sanitization
infection control
All of the following are reasons cosmetologists should understand the skin’s structure and common skin problems EXCEPT __________.
a. Providing skin care services requires an understanding of the skin’s structure and common skin problems.
b. Recommending appropriate skin care preparations to clients requires thorough knowledge of the skin and potential disorders.
c. Recognizing when salon services can be safely performed is crucial to managing a safe practice.
d. Recommending medications to treat skin conditions requires an understanding of common skin disorders.
Recommending medications to treat skin conditions requires an understanding of common skin disorders.
What is the art of caring for and beautifying the hand and fingernails?
a. manicuring
b. pedicuring
c. dermatology
d. cosmetology
manicuring
Select the most appropriate procedure for a stylist performing a blunt haircut.
a. Begin the cut with the crown area to establish a guideline, then move around the head to the back.
b. Establish a guideline on a back section, and cut from the back center to the ears before cutting the sides.
c. Tilt the client’s head forward when cutting the back, and assume the natural position as the sides are incorporated.
d. Hold the sections between the fingers with moderate tension to ensure the guideline is maintained.
Establish a guideline on a back section, and cut from the back center to the ears before cutting the sides.
A client wants to have underarm hair removed, but the client has sensitive skin and a low tolerance for pain. The client works two jobs, spends free time in the pool, and is environmentally conscious. In consideration of these factors, which service should be recommended?
a. shaving
b. depilatory
c. waxing
sugaring
sugaring
What is the first step for blood exposure procedure?
a. wear gloves
b. stop the service
c. clean with antiseptic
d. apply a bandaid
what is the age requirement of a person to be eligible to hold a cosmetology license in Texas?
a. 18 years old
b. 17 years old
c. 21 years old
d. 15 years old
17 years old
Which of the following destroys all microbial life?
a. sterilization
b. disinfection
c. sanitization
d. cleaning
sterilization
All of the following are examples of primary lesions EXCEPT _________.
a. cysts
b. pustules
c. ulcers
d. tumors
ulcers
What type of bulb should you use for your adjustable lamp when manicuring?
a. 9 to 18 watts
b. 18 to 27 watts
c. 27 to 40 watts
d. 40 to 60 watts
40 to 60 watts
Which tasks should be accomplished with a cosmetologist’s non-dominant hand while cutting hair?
a. holding the hair sections and the comb while cutting
b. holding the hair sections and parting the hair
c. holding the comb and shears
d. palming the shears while combing
holding the hair sections and the comb while cutting
Which method of removing hair from the eyebrows requires specialized training beyond the standard cosmetology license?
a. threading
b. tweezing
c. shaving
d. waxing
threading
What is the second step for blood exposure?
a. stop the service
b. apply the bandaid
c. apply gloves
d. discard in a double bag biohazard bag
Apply gloves
how many hours are required in Texas for an operator license?
a. 1500
b. 750
c. 733
d. 1000
1000
Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?
a. sterilization
b. disinfection
c. sanitization
d. cleaning
cleaning
What is the name given to the chronic skin disease characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching?
a. conjunctivitis
b. rosacea
c. impetigo
d. eczema
eczema
Which of the following multiuse implements should be used to lift small bits of debris from the nail plate?
a. nail nippers
b. tweezers
c. nail clippers
d. metal pusher
tweezers
_____, also known as projection or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting.
a. elevation
b. graduation
c. beveling
d. sectioning
elevation
Before waxing, trim any hair that is longer than __________ inch.
a. 0.50
b. 0.45
c. 0.30
d. 0.25
0.50
What should you do with multi-use implements that have contacted blood and body fluid?
a. wash with a certified antiseptic
b. cleanse with at least 70% Isopropyl
c. wash with dish soap and water
d. clean with antibacterial soap and water, then disinfect with bleach
d. clean with antibacterial soap and water, then disinfect with bleach
how often are cosmetologist required to renew their license?
a. once every 10 years
b. every 2 years
c. within 6 months of becoming licensed
d. once a year
every 2 years
Which of the following is more likely to be governed by federal regulatory agencies rather than state regulatory agencies?
a. licensing for working on the job
b. enforcement of job safety
c. conduct on the job
d. sale of chemicals used on the job
sale of chemicals used on the job
Which skin hypertrophy is characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales?
a. psoriasis
b. keratoma
c. verruca
d. eczema
psoriasis
Which of the following materials is best for a multiuse tool?
a. plastic
b. wood
c. stainless steel
d. nickel-plated metal
stainless steel
A tension in your shears that is too _____ will allow your shears to fold the hair.
a. tight
b. strong
c. loose
d. weak
loose
With laser hair removal, the best results will likely be seen in clients whose __________.
a. hair is lighter than their skin tone
b. skin tone is similar to their hair color
c. hair is darker than their skin tone
d. skin tone is darker than their hair color
hair is darker than their skin tone
When mixing chemicals, one should ______.
a. avoid rooms or areas that are well ventilated
b. add the water to the chemical, not the other way around
c. never use secondary containers, such as spray bottles
d. use a measuring device, such as a measuring cup or spoon
d. use a measuring device, such as a measuring cup or spoon
where your operator or specialty license must be displayed?
a. in a protected covered case
b. in a covered manilla folder
c. at a persons place of business, employment or workspace
d. in the breakroom of the working salon
at a persons place of business, employment or work
Which of the following is more likely to be governed by state regulatory agencies rather than federal regulatory agencies?
a. setting guidelines for the manufacturing of equipment and chemicals
b. setting guidelines for the sale of equipment and chemicals
c. setting guidelines for the use of equipment and chemicals
d. setting guidelines for licensing and enforcing conduct on the job
setting guidelines for licensing and enforcing conduct on the job
Which skin pigmentation change is a hormonal disorder that appears during pregnancy or with the use of birth control pills?
a. nevus
b. lentigines
c. chloasma
d. melasma
melasma
Which of the following would be used to remove surface debris during a service?
a. abrasive nail file
b. nylon nail brush
c. wooden pusher
d. metal pusher
nylon nail brush
Which statement best describes natural hairstyling?
a. styling that uses natural hair growth and curl patterns to design the haircut
b. styling that does not use chemicals or alter textured hair’s natural curl or coil pattern
c. styling that uses only certified organic ingredients from natural sources
d. styling that uses no products and relies on the hair’s natural oils
styling that does not use chemicals or alter textured hair’s natural curl or coil pattern
When performing a massage, which technique should be used at the beginning and the end of the massage?
a. tapotement
b. petrissage
c. effleurage
d. friction
effleurage
An SDS is formatted into ______ categories.
a. 16
b. 12
c. 10
d. 8
16
a person, that holds a cosmetology license, from another jurisdiction or foreign country may obtain a Texas cosmetology license without repeating cosmetology education or examination license. this is referred to as?
a. license by reciprocity
b. license by correspondence
c. crossover license
d. dual license
license by reciprocity
Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?
a. the manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace
b. the sale of chemical products used in the workplace
c. the disposal of chemical products in the workplace
d. the registration of chemical products used in the workplace
the disposal of chemical products in the workplace
Which skin pigmentation disorder is a genetic condition in which there is an absence of melanin pigment in the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes?
a. vitiligo
b. albinism
c. leukoderma
d. chloasma
albinism
Julie is working on a client's manicure and grabs a spatula to remove product from its container. Julie accidently touches her client's hand with the plastic spatula. What should she do?
a. Julie should wash the spatula.
b. Julie should throw out the spatula.
c. Julie should give the client the spatula to take home.
d. Julie should continue to use the spatula for only that product.
Julie should throw out the spatula.
The blowdryer attachment that alters the air flow to help keep textural definition is _______.
a. a diffuser
b. a concentrator nozzle
c. a straightening pick
d. a straightening comb
a diffuser
Which of the following is a contraindication for treatments using chemical exfoliants?
a. blood thinners
b. metal bone pins
c. epilepsy
d. oral steroids
oral steroids
what are three levels of decontamination?
a. cleaning, sterilizing, disinfection
b. disinfection, sterilization, cleaning
c. cleaning, disinfection, sterilization
d. Sterilization, cleaning, disinfection
c. cleaning, disinfection, sterilization
how often are general periodic inspections conducted on cosmetology establishment/ salons?
a. 2 times a year
b. every 3 years
c. at least once every 2 years
d. every 3 months
at least once every 2 years
Which of the following would the EPA most likely be involved in regulating?
a. the safe manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace
b. the safe use of chemical products used in the workplace
c. the safe mixing of chemical products used in the workplace
d. the safe storing of chemical products used in the workplace
the safe manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace
All of the following are examples of extrinsic factors that influence skin aging EXCEPT ______.
a. UV radiation
b. alcohol use
c. gravity
d. pollution
gravity
Why must technicians wear gloves while performing pedicures?
a. to prevent technicians from clipping themselves with toenail clippers
b. to prevent exposure to pathogens present on the feet or in the water
c. to help technicians grip implements
d. to prevent technicians from getting polish on their skin
to prevent exposure to pathogens present on the feet or in the water
Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of _______.
a. plastic
b. nylon blends
c. soft metal
d. hard rubber
hard rubber
A client who wants a facial has a small open sore on the cheek. What should the esthetician do?
a. Cover the affected area with gauze, and proceed with treatment as normal.
b. Refuse the service until the client’s doctor provides approval to treat.
c. Perform the facial massage, but avoid any products that contains acids.
d. Treat the open sore with a topical antibiotic, and move the service to the next day.
Refuse the service until the client’s doctor provides approval to treat.
What is universal precautions?
a. HIV spreads AIDS
b. keep precautions when dealing with EPA-registered chemicals
c. Assume all blood and body fluids are potentially infectious
d. Assume bloodborne pathogens increase exposure to disorders and diseases
c. Assume all blood and body fluids are potentially infectious
when are normal inspections performed?
a. before business hours
b. after business hours
c. Prior scheduled meeting between business owner and inspector
d. during business hours
during normal business hours
Beauty professionals are permitted and encouraged to ______.
a. treat infections
b. treat abnormal conditions
c. recommend treatments for infections and abnormal conditions
d. refer clients with infections and abnormal conditions to physicians
refer clients with infections and abnormal conditions to physicians
What type of skin inflammation is caused by contact with certain ingredients or chemicals?
a. contact dermatitis
b. eczema
c. psoriasis
d. seborrheic dermatitis
contact dermatitis
A bead mix ratio can be described in three ways. Which of the following would you not classify as one of them?
a. dry
b. fine
c. medium
d. wet
fine
How is a spring iron different from a Marcel iron?
a. A spring iron has a small barrel size, and a Marcel iron has larger barrel sizes.
b. A spring iron can operate at a range of temperatures, and a Marcel iron operates only at high temperatures.
c. A spring iron is used to curl long hair, and a Marcel iron is used to curl short hair.
d. A spring controls the clamp pressure on a spring iron, and the stylist manually controls the clamp pressure on a Marcel iron.
A spring controls the clamp pressure on a spring iron, and the stylist manually controls the clamp pressure on a Marcel iron.
A client has green eyes and blonde hair that has warm tones. What color eye makeup would complement the client’s hair?
a. yellow-oranges
b. blue-violets
c. red-violets
d. yellow-greens
yellow-oranges
how must hazardous material be stored?
a. in a closed container
b. in an open labeled receptacle
c. in the trash can
d. in the MSDS
in a closed container
the inspector leaves a list of non compliance or violation on the inspected document. the owner must comply and correct and achieve compliance with in how many days?
a. 60 days
b. 15 days
c. 10 days
d. 30 days
10 days
Rules and regulations are ______.
a. also referred to as statutes
b. just the same as laws
c. less specific than laws
d. more specific than laws
more specific than laws
_____ are keratin-filled cysts that are usually associated with newborns and are commonly found around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead.
a. Milia
b. Moles
c. Skin tags
d. Cicatrixes
milia
A 2-week maintenance service is known as what?
a. backfill
b. viscosity
c. dip system
d. overlaying
backfill
Which of the following describes a fishtail braid?
a. two-strand braid in which the strands are twisted around each other
b. single free-hanging braid that uses an underhand or overhand technique
c. two-strand braid that adds hair from the sides as the strands cross each other
d. double-strand twisted or coil-twisted
two-strand braid that adds hair from the sides as the strands cross each other
The depth of color seen on the surface of the skin is known as __________.
a. skin pigment
b. skin undertone
c. skin texture
d. skin tone
skin tone
Always use disinfectant according to:
Manufacturers instructions
for the written and practical exam for the operator exam score of what is required?
a. 70%
b. 75%
c. 55%
d. 100%
a. 70%
Preventing the spread of infections is ______.
a. impossible because the sources of infections are all unknown
b. very unlikely because there are no set safety procedures to take
c. difficult but possible if you run your shop like a hospital
d. easy when you know the proper procedures to follow
easy when you know the proper procedures to follow
What is a contagious, recurring viral infection characterized by fever blisters or cold sores?
a. herpes simplex I
b. herpes dermatitis
c. psoriasis
d. eczema
herpes simplex I
A shiner is a ___________ and is used to create high shine on a natural nail or nail enhancement.
a. coarse-grit file
b. medium-grit file
c. fine-grit file
d. buffer
buffer
How does thio neutralization differ from hydroxide neutralization?
a. Thio relaxers are more effective at fully straightening the hair.
b. The neutralization of thio relaxers involves oxidation.
c. Cosmetologists need advanced certification to apply thio relaxers.
d. Thio relaxers have a lower viscosity and a lower pH.
The neutralization of thio relaxers involves oxidation.
How do strip lashes differ from individual lashes?
a. They can be trimmed for a better fit.
b. They are made up of sets of individual lashes.
c. They last longer on average.
d. They can be clustered or flared
They can be trimmed for a better fit.